Legal Question in Business Law in Texas

inventions and patents

how can i secure my idea for an invention that i am positively certain to be a success, but i have no money nor do i trust patent agencies to garantee my royalties ?


Asked on 6/10/09, 8:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Charles Williamson Charles J. Williamson, Attorney At Law

Re: inventions and patents

The easiest way to go would be to file what's called a "provisional patent application" which keeps your place in line in the event someone else should subsequently come up with the same idea. Its cheaper than filing for a full patent, but its still going to cost you some money - probably around $3000 to $6000. Hope this helps a little.

Charles

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Answered on 6/10/09, 9:21 pm
Charles Williamson Charles J. Williamson, Attorney At Law

Re: inventions and patents

The easiest way to go would be to file what's called a "provisional patent application" which keeps your place in line in the event someone else should subsequently come up with the same idea. Its cheaper than filing for a full patent, but its still going to cost you some money - probably around $3000 to $6000. Hope this helps a little.

Charles

AND, in the meantime, do not share your idea with anyone unless and until you have had them sign an agreement that the intellectual property is yours and that they will not disclose your idea to anyone. This is very crucial. Cannot emphasize it enough. BE CAREFUL!

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Answered on 6/10/09, 9:23 pm


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